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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,783.68, 8,673.46 and 2,084.91

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,783.68, 8,673.46 and 2,084.91 is: 3,126.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,783.68 : 8,673.46 = 2,084.91 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,783.68/8,673.46 = 2,084.91/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,783.68x = 8,673.46 × 2,084.91
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,783.68x = 18,083,383.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 18,083,383.49/5,783.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,126.62

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